About
They offer a range of services, including crisis counseling, individual therapy for children and adults, couples therapy, family therapy, anger management, and addictions treatment. Their team is led by Joel Daugherty, a Licensed Professional Counselor Board Approved Supervisor (LPC-S) with over 30 years of experience working with youth and families. Lake Area Counseling is located in Lake Charles, LA, and they are committed to helping individuals, teens, and families find healing and wholeness through their Christian-based approach. They believe in moving forward, focusing on creative problem-solving, and finding real and practical solutions to life's challenges.
Insurance & payment
Lake Area Counseling accepts Cigna, Evernorth, Medicaid, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare (UHC | UBH).
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare
Listed fee: $69 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Crisis counseling
Available within 48 hours
Individual therapy
For children and adults, ages 5 and up
Couples therapy
To address relationship issues
Family therapy
To support family relationships and dynamics
Anger management
To help individuals manage anger and develop healthy coping skills
Addictions treatment
To support individuals struggling with addiction